Comments on: Kobe, Lakers want Raja Bell in free agencyhttp://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/06/22/kobe-lakers-want-raja-bell-in-free-agency/
Basketball - NBC SportsTue, 31 Mar 2015 22:22:58 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.com/By: Willie Rodriguezhttp://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/06/22/kobe-lakers-want-raja-bell-in-free-agency/comment-page-2/#comment-11934
Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:01:35 +0000http://localhost/wp/nbcpbt/?p=2694#comment-11934I completely agree and I can’t believe there are still people who think Fisher is not and has not been a huge part of the Laker’s success during the post season. Have you guys forgotten that there is not trophy lifting if Fisher does not win game 5 which literally took it upon his shoulders to win it for us! Let’s not fool ourselves and give credit where credit is due and in my opinion we owe Fisher that much and the Lakers should do whatever is in their power to keep him on board. He brings much more than just play, this guy has Kobey’s respect and we all know that is not an easy merit to achieve! This guy is a winner and his leadership skills are contegious in the locker room! If I was the Lakers, I’ll give him a bonus is we get our 3peat to subsidice the difference in salary!!!
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Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:42:00 +0000http://localhost/wp/nbcpbt/?p=2694#comment-11933I think Lakers can use all the defensive help they can get…thats why i think raja bell would fit pretty good in the line up
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Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:39:34 +0000http://localhost/wp/nbcpbt/?p=2694#comment-11932overall i strongly think that the lakers can use any kind of defensive help…thats why i think raja bell would fit pretty good.
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Sun, 04 Jul 2010 14:37:30 +0000http://localhost/wp/nbcpbt/?p=2694#comment-11931The Lakers should sign Raja Bell and Tracy Mcgrady right away!!! I know Mcgrady is a risk but right now I know he just wants a championship. They need to get rid of Walton,Powell and Sasha cause they are just dead weight. Farmer is leaving and possibly Shannon Brown so they will have money from that. They need to get Bell and Mcgrady fast!!!
]]>By: Jhttp://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/06/22/kobe-lakers-want-raja-bell-in-free-agency/comment-page-2/#comment-11930
Sun, 27 Jun 2010 19:37:53 +0000http://localhost/wp/nbcpbt/?p=2694#comment-11930What’s the status on Raja Bell. Will he be a Laker on not.
Where is Shaq O’neal going to play next year.
Dallas or Boston.
James G
Trabuco Canyon
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Sat, 26 Jun 2010 09:26:11 +0000http://localhost/wp/nbcpbt/?p=2694#comment-11929the lakers need to get rid of luke walton adam morrison and jordan farmar is leaving so that would free up like 30 million i think they might get rid of debega and josh powell. i was ready on. http://www.latimes.com/lakers that shaq wants to come back to the lakers. but tracy and raja and derek fisher and phil jackson is a must then if shaq wants to take like 5 million then go get him to be on the bench only
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Sat, 26 Jun 2010 09:16:20 +0000http://localhost/wp/nbcpbt/?p=2694#comment-11928i agree we need fisher back and raja bell would be great. and if they get rid of that luke walton 16 million contract they could give raja bell the mid level for the 5 million an d tracy mcgrady will take the mid level so that rest of 16 million they can give to phil jackson so he will still make like 11-12 million. can you if phill wanted to blow you out the water he could start kobe and the point tracy as the 2 shooting guard lamar odom at 3 and pau gasol at 4 small forward and andrew bynum at 5 center who you gonna guard you cant double none of them they would avg, like 120 agame easy. and he want to shut you down defence derek fisher kobe bryant ron artest raja bell and pau gasol wow we can play man on man and lock down everybody they might not score a 100 go get it mich kupc
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Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:58:37 +0000http://localhost/wp/nbcpbt/?p=2694#comment-11927I agree. Bell would be a perfect fit and is a someone that lakers can get.
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Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:50:53 +0000http://localhost/wp/nbcpbt/?p=2694#comment-11926i agree
]]>By: thegooddrhttp://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/06/22/kobe-lakers-want-raja-bell-in-free-agency/comment-page-2/#comment-11925
Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:01:07 +0000http://localhost/wp/nbcpbt/?p=2694#comment-11925The triangle isn’t a point guard friendly system.
]]>By: espntelepathyhttp://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/06/22/kobe-lakers-want-raja-bell-in-free-agency/comment-page-2/#comment-11924
Thu, 24 Jun 2010 06:54:17 +0000http://localhost/wp/nbcpbt/?p=2694#comment-11924Why do people keep comparing Bell to Harper? When Ron was in his early 20’s, he was the closest thing to Jordan. Yes, even closer than Clyde Drexler because the difference was that Ron had handles going left and right like MJ. He had air-time, everything until he busted his knee as a Clipper. He worked in the Tri offense because he was a big guard like MJ with handles. Raja Bell has NO handles. No comparison.
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Wed, 23 Jun 2010 23:56:46 +0000http://localhost/wp/nbcpbt/?p=2694#comment-11923Here is what L.A. needs to do, but likely can’t because of cap room.
A. Get Phil back, which, despite what he says, I still feel like will happen. He’ll realize it’s to hard to leave this on the table (plus pressure from the players).
B. Get a defensive-minded bench player.
C. Get a point guard who can really move the ball (either starter or back up).
Obviously Raja Bell would fill need B. He’s still solid on defense, can consistently hit threes more so than Sasha, Brown, Walton, Odom, and Farmar. He’s also had time to rest, so he should be healthy. Hopefully can can keep that up. If so, great fit, and likely affordable.
When you look at need C, you have to assume this player is in addition to Fisher because let’s be honest, he’s coming back. Steve Blake would be an excellent addition in this spot because he can move the ball and hit mid-range jumpers and threes (and he’ll often be open off Kobe/Pau double teams).
Wild card here is Tracy McGrady. It’s a risk, but reports say he’s willing to come off the bench. He obviously wouldn’t be able to command much money and he knows that. I think a slashing 2/3 with a jumper to back up Kobe/Artest is a good thing. He’d at least be good for 7-10 points on a decent night, and has the ability to go off.
Can all of these moves happen? No, but I’d say most of them could. And don’t forget the inevitable talk of Bosh for Bynum. Mmm, I love the offseason.
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Wed, 23 Jun 2010 21:57:37 +0000http://localhost/wp/nbcpbt/?p=2694#comment-11922Lakers are interested in Raja Bell, but they are reports of them also interested in Tracy McGrady. McGrady said that he wants to sign with the Lakers, and he is willing to take a pay cut if he does. Raja Bell and McGrady off the bench? I like it! Ohh please do the Chris BOsh trade to. That may we can bring back to Shactus!!!!
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Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:08:44 +0000http://localhost/wp/nbcpbt/?p=2694#comment-11921this would work out if they still run the triangle and phil is back. With the triangle you dont need an elite point guard ron harper led 4 championship teams at the point and he was an old injured shooting guard. Toughness at the point thats all and bell is definetly tough
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Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:28:03 +0000http://localhost/wp/nbcpbt/?p=2694#comment-11920Bell would be a great addition, releasing Farmar, Brown, DJ, Powell and trading Luke waton would be FANTASTIC. Signing Bell, resigning Fisher to a two year deal with last year a team option, make an offer to sign two players like Kyle Korvar(Mid Lev) for outside shooting at the 3 spot and Brad Miller(vet. Min) as a back up center.Find a quick point guard from one of the development teams and call it a day, defend your title, three-peat.
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Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:25:46 +0000http://localhost/wp/nbcpbt/?p=2694#comment-11919Hey Mitch Kupchack! If you need instant offense and reliable 3 point shooter off the bench. Please consider Eddie House in your list.
]]>By: the sharkhttp://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/06/22/kobe-lakers-want-raja-bell-in-free-agency/comment-page-1/#comment-11918
Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:46:18 +0000http://localhost/wp/nbcpbt/?p=2694#comment-11918If Luke wants to be a laker a life time he better get hogging. The lakers r turning into the elite squad if they they get Raja Bell and re-sign Fisher. They r going to be the new bullies of the west.
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Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:26:28 +0000http://localhost/wp/nbcpbt/?p=2694#comment-11917Is Bill Walton responsible for the Lakers keeping Luke Walton? That guy should have been gone a long time ago. He’s basically a mascot and Luke don’t get mad at me cause you know you’re just a masscot right now. Work on your game show you’re trying to improve at where you can really help the Lakers, cause right now your best game would be to show how fast you can make that door open before you and shut behind you, you feel me Luke?
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Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:24:40 +0000http://localhost/wp/nbcpbt/?p=2694#comment-11916Seems to me that Kobe keeps his friends close and his enemies closer – even if it is only on the court. Would be a good move to get Bell – but not at the expense of cutting Phil Jacksons pay!!
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Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:23:31 +0000http://localhost/wp/nbcpbt/?p=2694#comment-11915Mitch, sign him on July 1st and bring back Fish to back him up.
Yep.
Threepeat.
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Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:30:31 +0000http://localhost/wp/nbcpbt/?p=2694#comment-11914Make me an offer and shal trade thee a pony for a point guard. As King of the Hobbits, I have many good ponies.
I have schooled you all!
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Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:41:53 +0000http://localhost/wp/nbcpbt/?p=2694#comment-11913Raja Bell is a _great_ idea, but not to replace Fisher at starting PG as the writer suggests. Assuming he’s healed, Bell would give terrific production/$$ at the backup 2/3 spot, depending on the matchup.
They need Fisher back. And really, where are they going to get a better combo guard off the bench than Shannon Brown, who knows the system and is still only 24 years old with tons of potential.
Hoping for Dexter Pittman and Sherron Collins in the draft….
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Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:14:09 +0000http://localhost/wp/nbcpbt/?p=2694#comment-11912Kobe, Artest and Raja Bell on the court at the same time would give any team nightmares just thinking about it. Can you imagine the defense played if this deal comes to fruition? Get by one, another’s waiting, get by the second and you’re faced by an NBA Defensive First-Teamer. And if you manage to get by all three, you’ve got to shoot over either Gasol or Bynum.
Mitch, sign him on July 1st and bring back Fish to back him up.
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Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:07:12 +0000http://localhost/wp/nbcpbt/?p=2694#comment-11911You’re missing the point. The idea is to bring in a PG to save Fisher and keep him fresh for the finals.
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Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:44:47 +0000http://localhost/wp/nbcpbt/?p=2694#comment-11910Somebody needs to tell Mitch Kupchek to get rid of Luke Walton the masscot. He have’nt done anything since signing that contract. Thats dead wait 2. Maybe they can add dorrell Wright 2 the lakers.
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Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:42:09 +0000http://localhost/wp/nbcpbt/?p=2694#comment-11909You are all nuts. The only consistency for all 5 Laker championships with Kobe and Phil is Derek Fisher. The two season he was shipped off to Golden State and Utah were miserable years in the playoffs for the Lakers. Fisher provides leadership, consistency, and an even head to keep the other egos in check. You take the Fisher out of the picture and the Lakers are back to not reaching the finals.
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Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:38:47 +0000http://localhost/wp/nbcpbt/?p=2694#comment-11908I agree. IF they r going to get Raja Bell they r going to walk 2 the finals. I don’t see anybody strong for next yrs challenge. Every team is rebuilding their front line. Unless someone from the east builds a dream team sort of. Like a WADE LABRON BOSH & JO JOHNSON TEAM. We will see wat.
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Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:12:18 +0000http://localhost/wp/nbcpbt/?p=2694#comment-11907$$$ will be the deciding factor. If Phil returns, cheap labor will be the theme of the Lakers bench. If he doesn’t, then maybe we can afford Raja or even maybe Carlos, Kyle,etc. Get ready for a wild free agents summer. Speaking of cheap, anyone else think Jason Williams would look good in a Lakers uni?
]]>By: Lion Woodshttp://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/06/22/kobe-lakers-want-raja-bell-in-free-agency/comment-page-1/#comment-11906
Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:46:32 +0000http://localhost/wp/nbcpbt/?p=2694#comment-11906Raja Bell? Well Ron Artest used to hound Kobe at Houston; Raja would hound Kobe at Phoenix… worked out the first time so why not give it shot. The Lakers only need to add a sure handed ballhandler who can defend the other small guards in the league. I think the Lakers will 3Peat with the right tweek.
]]>By: tbhttp://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/06/22/kobe-lakers-want-raja-bell-in-free-agency/comment-page-1/#comment-11905
Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:32:10 +0000http://localhost/wp/nbcpbt/?p=2694#comment-11905Not sure about him starting, but this is exactly the kind of moves the Lakers should be making this off season. Good players who can play a role and don’t cost and arm and a leg.
If they replaced Morrison and Farmar with Bell and someone like Dorell Wright, it would do a lot for their bench.
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